Academic Specialist College Laboratory Assistant 2

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Working Title:

Academic Specialist College Laboratory Assistant 2

Institution:

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

College Laboratory Asst 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

MSTA - Moorhead Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$21.57 - $30.98

Job Description

This position exists to support M State students in achieving academic success through tutoring, library and proctoring services. The position provides support and learning services and activities which are intended to increase student persistence and completion for all populations of M State students.

Responsibilities

• On a daily basis, live the mission, vision and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders. Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.
  
  
• Support students with acquiring skills toward independence in their learning. Provide support for navigating D2L. Identify, hire, and train student employees to support the libraries. Support the college in aligning tutoring services and best practices to the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) requirements for certification(s). Participate in the development of a supplemental instruction model to embed student peer tutors in courses with high levels of failure and withdrawal. Establish and coordinate group study sessions. Provide tutoring support and/or resource referrals for students. Work with faculty and staff to problem solve and create academic support programming for students. Provide virtual workshops for specific disciplines in collaboration with faculty. Perform outreach to online learners to determine and make available resources to support online student learning.
  
  
• Support students in identifying and accessing reputable resources and materials. Support students in using the library resources. Assist college librarian in ensuring an organized collection and successfully functioning circulation desk. Partner with faculty to develop opportunities for collaboration and engagement to support student learning. Utilize library software to support students’ research needs. Develop and maintain comprehensive library guides to support specific courses and programs. Develop and maintain a comprehensive repository of online resources to support students with accessing items in an as-needed, when-needed manner.
  
  
• Support for campus and college operations. Recognition of broad and varied professional responsibilities which include but are not limited to support for campus and college operations such as: front desk coverage, registration events, Spartan Welcome Days, Commencement, this is not an exhaustive list. Support the operation of college and campus Student Services operational area(s) beyond Student Affairs. Serve on campus, college and community committees as assigned, approved and appropriate that seek to enhance the student experience. Other related duties as assigned by Director of Student Experience.
  
  
• Support college-wide efforts to ensure high-quality academic support. Proctor tests for placement testing, online learners and students with accessibility resources needs. Participate in the development of marketing and advertising plans to support recruitment of student employees and peer tutors for the academic success center operation. Support and participate in the ongoing monitoring and assessment of services provided for continuous improvement. Support and participate in college-wide efforts to reduce the equity gap in student learner success.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree in related area (communications, writing, reading, speech, and/or mathematics); AND
  
  
• One academic year of teaching/tutoring experience at the high school level or above; OR
  
  
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with a CRM (customer relationship management system)
  
  
• Experience working with college students
  
  
• A commitment to supporting students where they are and providing accurate information and appropriate alternatives in a timely, thorough, friendly/courteous, respectful, and professional manner.
  
  
• Able to operate personal computers, use various software and web-based applications, and other office equipment sufficient to locate catalog information, educational resources, word-process documents, complete forms and prepare reports.
  
  
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing sufficient to determine and respond to the informational and backgrounds; to train, direct and evaluate work of student employees and to assist the professional library staff to maintain the library collection according to library policy and procedures.
  
  
• Working knowledge of library classification system(s) and standard library reference tools sufficient to assist clients in locating materials and conducting research.
  
  
• Ability to apply and support detailed coding or cataloging systems sufficient to create tracking for new print and non-print library acquisitions and locate and replace existing materials.
  
  

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

• 40 hours per week from mid August through mid May with reduced summer hours (30 hours/week) for 8 weeks of summer courses.
  
  

Application Procedure

To apply, please go to www.minnesota.edu/jobs Application deadline: Monday, August 5, 2024.

About

M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the sixth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 10,500 students in credit and non-credit courses each year. M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity . We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

09-03-2024

Position End Date:

Open Date:

07-16-2024

Close Date:

08-05-2024

Posting Contact Name:

Jess Blomquist

Posting Contact Email:

eo6803rp@minnstate.edu